News Hawthorn in the media 2025

[DrkNyt]

some refreshing & different questions. enjoyed that

There's been a few eps with Hawkers involved. Each as good as the next one

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Bugs1977]

I like what Jai says in this video. Pretty much says that the swagger + celebrations is earned from playing the right way which I think at the end of the day is Hok Ball.

 

[Hodgey 15]

Looking trim and terrific.
Add that extra speed into his game and watch out.

 

[matey]

End of the year during finals attended a training session and noticed Newk moved off to the side on his own space out a few cones and just worked on footwork. When he’s talking about speed and explosiveness in his game …….. I reckon he is referring to speed in and out of congestion/pack of players to move the ball on quickly using the best option/exit. Can’t rely on just being a bull …… he’s definitely working hard on footwork/agility and adding other elements to his game.

Like that goal against the Doggies that was inspirational! Like to see more of that

 

[number23]

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/afl-preseason-track-watch-summer-standouts-and-december-heroes-at-every-club/news-story/c14fb94bf9e713a6b7fd4e4080bc6a0f

PLAYERS THAT HAVE CAUGHT THE EYE

HAWTHORN​

---

Connor Macdonald - was one of the breakout players at Hawthorn last season and looks to have taken his game to another level. He has dominated as a high half forward but is enjoying stints in the midfield in match simulations, offering a different look to a dynamic midfield that took the AFL by storm in 2024. He doesn’t need a heap of the footy to impact the game.
Lloyd Meek - didn’t start 2024 as the No. 1 ruck option but will enter 2025 as the outstanding choice after a strong campaign. He’s the clear-cut ruck at Hawthorn now, and his running efforts have been impressive for a big man.
Cam McKenzie - missed the finals campaign with a hamstring issue, but has returned to the Hawks’ midfield mix and has impressed. McKenzie’s ball use has been a highlight, connecting with his forwards during match simulation.
Will Day - won’t return to full contact drills until January, but he has been impressive on his modified program. Day missed the end of the Hawks’ season with a shoulder injury, but after post-season surgery looks ready to have a full summer load.
Calsher Dear - burst onto the scene in 2024 and looks to have filled out his frame heading into 2025. He was a consistent performer in his maiden AFL campaign despite key forwards historically struggling in their early years. Dear will be the No. 1 key forward for Hawthorn to start the season.

 

[CHUBBSS]

End of the year during finals attended a training session and noticed Newk moved off to the side on his own space out a few cones and just worked on footwork. When he’s talking about speed and explosiveness in his game …….. I reckon he is referring to speed in and out of congestion/pack of players to move the ball on quickly using the best option/exit. Can’t rely on just being a bull …… he’s definitely working hard on footwork/agility and adding other elements to his game.

Like that goal against the Doggies that was inspirational! Like to see more of that

I reckon he is about to shock the competition, tireless work ethic and his belief is just growing now.

He is everything you would want from a top 3 draft pick and with a few more pre seasons it’s frightening to think where he might end up. 30 disposal and 2 goal average a season wouldn’t be to bad…

 

[matey]

I reckon he is about to shock the competition, tireless work ethic and his belief is just growing now.

He is everything you would want from a top 3 draft pick and with a few more pre seasons it’s frightening to think where he might end up. 30 disposal and 2 goal average a season wouldn’t be to bad…

Absolutely keeps trying to improve and get better each season, has grown as a leader …… will become one of the best mids in the comp and built for finals. How early did Sam notice his talent. His eye on the game is a big reason why our list has come together relatively quickly without all the high draft picks some other clubs have had over the years. It reminded me of Newk in this footage a few years back at 1:46 and Nash was in the room …… probably still as a forward under Clarko!

 

[wahawk]

That’s a great video of a young coach & his mindset.
I love that he said a couple of times ‘let’s give the fans what they want’
He wants an attacking style of footy & knows that’s exactly what us fans want too.

No ‘real’ footy fan wants to watch a defensive Ross Lyon game plan

 

[MazHawk]

So, it begins again…

A recap on the pre-season thus far, heading into the holiday break

hawksinsiders.substack.com

Nice write-up by Mick.